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Hong Kong-born Elim Chan becomes first woman to lead San Francisco Symphony
Rising maestro emerged as a surprise choice and will begin her six-year term at the famed orchestra in September 2027.
22 May 2026 - 6:14AM
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US-China relations
Many Asian-Americans feel excluded from ‘true’ US identity, survey finds
1 May 2026 - 4:00PM
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United States
How Chinese-American playwright is telling ‘new wave of stories’ about diaspora
10 Apr 2026 - 4:55AM
US-China relations
Born in the USA? China targeted in Trump’s birthright citizenship fight
As Supreme Court decision looms, Chinese nationals find themselves at the centre of disputed core constitutional issue: who is an American?
1 Apr 2026 - 7:14AM
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Protester Hannah Liu holds a sign in support of birthright citizenship outside the US Supreme Court in May, 2025. Photo: AP
United States
Asian-Americans say they are still seen as foreign, study finds
Survey shows more than half face ‘perpetual foreigner’ bias, with higher stress levels and exclusion across daily life.
26 Mar 2026 - 5:38AM
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Obituaries
Actor Robert Duvall, star of The Godfather and Apocalypse Now, dead at 95
Over his six decades-long career, Duvall won a best actor Oscar in 1983 for Tender Mercies and was nominated 6 other times.
17 Feb 2026 - 6:28AM
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Music
KPop Demon Hunters song Golden earns first K-pop Grammy
Best music film went to the documentary Music by John Williams, which means producer Steven Spielberg has officially won his first Grammy.
2 Feb 2026 - 4:48PM
Golden from K-Pop Demon Hunters wins best song written for visual media during the premiere ceremony of the Grammy Awards in Los Angeles, California on Sunday. Photo: Reuters
ICE (US Immigration and Customs Enforcement)
Child detained by ICE in raid returns to Minnesota after judge’s order
Liam Conejo Ramos and his father released after a federal judge blasts the Trump administration’s ‘ill-conceived’ pursuit of deportation quotas.
2 Feb 2026 - 1:25PM
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Racism and other prejudice
‘I am not a Nazi’: Kanye West regrets antisemitic rants, blames bipolar disorder
In an open letter, the American rapper said he was ‘deeply mortified’ by his past behaviour.
27 Jan 2026 - 11:15AM
Obituaries
Call of Duty co-creator Vince Zampella dies in US car crash
The 55-year-old gaming pioneer was one of two people who died in a crash on a scenic road north of Los Angeles.
23 Dec 2025 - 2:47PM
United States
Trump Justice Department releases partial set of Epstein files for now
US official says more of the long-awaited documents will follow in coming months, citing legal limits to protect victims and investigations.
20 Dec 2025 - 6:48AM
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A protester holds a sign related to the release of the Jeffrey Epstein case files outside the US Capitol last month. Photo: AFP
Donald Trump
Kennedy Centre Honours fete celebrities, but Trump takes limelight
Sylvester Stallone and KISS are among the entertainers celebrated at the annual Kennedy Centre Honours hosted by the US president.
8 Dec 2025 - 2:06PM
China's economic recovery
Why China’s film industry is banking on Zootopia 2 being a smash hit
After a tough few months, Chinese cinemas are hoping that a string of imported animated releases can offer some relief.
25 Nov 2025 - 6:30PM
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Auctions
Wicked Witch’s hat from The Wizard of Oz to go up for auction
The wool hat will be sold alongside Dorothy’s ruby slippers and a signed Wizard of Oz book at a major memorabilia sale in Dallas next month.
11 Nov 2025 - 1:15PM
Obituaries
US actress Diane Ladd, nominated for 3 Oscars, dies at 89
Ladd’s credits include Chinatown, Primary Colors and Wild at Heart, in which she co-starred with her daughter Laura Dern.
4 Nov 2025 - 5:55AM
Diane Ladd at the Academy Awards ceremony at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood, California in 2020. The American actress has died at the age of 89. Photo: EPA
United States
US shutdown nears 1-month mark, threatening flights and food aid
US transport secretary predicts growing cancellations, saying air traffic controllers will receive a ‘big fat zero’ pay cheque.
27 Oct 2025 - 3:01PM
United States
US appeals court says Trump can deploy National Guard troops in Portland
Court ruling clears the way for the National Guard to protect federal buildings in Oregon’s largest city, despite objections from local and state officials.
21 Oct 2025 - 10:47AM
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Donald Trump
‘Trump’s invasion’: Illinois sues to halt National Guard deployment to Chicago
US president suggests invoking the Insurrection Act to sidestep any court restrictions to deploying troops to police US cities.
7 Oct 2025 - 1:06PM
Tear gas rises during a standoff with US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and federal officers in the Little Village neighbourhood of Chicago, Illinois, on Saturday. Photo: Reuters
US-China relations
‘Final straw’: Chinese workers in US explore fleeing to Europe after H-1B chaos
Trump’s proposed changes to the visa programme sparked panic among Chinese workers – and a spike in inquiries about moving to Europe.
23 Sep 2025 - 7:51PM
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Disney
Jimmy Kimmel will return to ABC network on Tuesday, Disney says
The TV host’s talk show was suspended six days ago after he made remarks about the assassination of Charlie Kirk.
23 Sep 2025 - 9:14AM
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Coldplay
Viral Coldplay ‘kiss cam’ incident leads to divorce after corporate fallout
A video of a former tech CEO and his head of HR in an awkward embrace at a US concert went viral, sparking a scandal.
9 Sep 2025 - 11:47AM
US-China relations
Trump’s State Dept blunder, Chinese student furore: 7 US-China relations reads
From a China-India alliance to Trump welcoming Chinese students, here are highlights from the SCMP’s overseas correspondents in August 2025.
2 Sep 2025 - 11:30PM
Posters of US universities on the wall at an overseas education agency in Beijing. Photo: AFP
United States
As Trump welcomes Chinese students, schools cut ties under Republican pressure
Moves come despite Trump statement this week that he would allow 600,000 Chinese students into US.
30 Aug 2025 - 6:03AM
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Taylor Swift
Taylor Swift and NFL star Travis Kelce announce engagement
Pop superstar and football player post news on social media after two-year romance.
27 Aug 2025 - 1:19PM
United States
Trump calls criticism of move to admit thousands of Chinese students ‘insulting’
President says without Chinese students US college system would ‘go to hell’.
2 Sep 2025 - 2:55AM
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